Astrophysic Photostory

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Astrophysics Five Paragraph Essay	Possible Points
Introduction	5
Point 1	5
Point 2	5
Point 3	5
Conclusion - Make sure it covers the StandardsChart to summarize	510
Works Cited in MLA (2-3)	5
Total	40

PhotoStory Rubric	Possible Points
Title Page	10
Points 1-3Chart input from Essay	3010
Conclusion with Credits for Photos at End (in MLA)	20
Photos (10 minimum) Clear and on topic	20
Voice – Correct Volume and Clear	20
Music – Appropriate and correct volume	10
Overall Editing (3-5 mins long), by the due date, render to .wmv file	10
Total	130

- Describe essential ideas about the composition and structure of the universe and the earth’s place in it.

· Compare various planets’ characteristics.-

· Describe basic star types and identify the sun as a star type.-

· Describe and differentiate comets, asteroids and meteors.-

· Identify gravity as the force that keeps planets in orbit around the sun and governs the rest of the movement of the solar system and the universe.

· Illustrate how the positions of stars and constellations change in relation to the Earth during an evening and from month to month.-

• Identify equipment and instruments that explore the universe.-

· Identify the accomplishments and contributions provided by selected past and present scientists in the field of astronomy.

· Identify and articulate space program efforts to investigate possibilities of living in space and on other planets. -

Explain essential ideas about the composition and structure of the universe.

· Compare the basic structures of the universe (e.g., galaxy types, nova, black holes, neutron stars).

· Describe the structure and life cycle of star, using the Hertzsprung-Russell diagram. -

· Describe the nuclear processes involved in energy production in a star. -

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